As recent deaths have proved, plunging into the sea at this time of year can be dangerous. I follow six crucial rules to stay ...

The Really Cold Swim Championship, held at Rother Valley Country Park near Rotherham, saw participants don their swimming ...

Senses vary in their openness to language. If smells and tastes are hard to describe, the intimate somatosensory modalities may elude description altogether. A human body can sense its position and ...

Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks that accompany that invigorating shock to the system. From morning showers ...

Cold water shock, hypothermia and swim failure are the main dangers, particularly in very low winter sea temperatures, which ...

If you live near a body of water in the northern latitudes, you likely have heard of your local polar bear club — usually made up of a group of hearty swimmers who take part in cold water swimming.

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

From tranquil pools to historic harbours, these are the best spots for a New Year’s Day dip.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone considering taking part in open water swims or New Year dips to be aware of the dangers.

Dozens of people braved the cold water on New Year's Day for a charity sea swim. The event at Greve de Leq in aid of Jersey ...

At 05:30 on Tuesday, world record swimmer Howard Warrington took his first strokes in the cold False Bay waters as he started ...

For recovery after intense training and to promote health, ice baths have been trending for years. But do all people benefit ...